Sales Manager Location: Greater Manchester A growing engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Sales Manager to drive new business opportunities, develop key customer relationships, and lead the sales function across the UK. The company supplies precision metal components and engineered solutions to a range of industries including aerospace, oil & gas, rail, automotive and general engineering. The Role This role combines hands-on business development with leadership of the sales team. You will be responsible for generating new opportunities, developing existing accounts, and supporting the performance of the wider sales function. You will also manage and support the internal sales team, helping guide sales activity, pipeline development and customer engagement across the business. You will work closely with internal engineering and production teams to support customers requiring precision castings and engineered metal components. Key Responsibilities • Developing new business opportunities across engineering and manufacturing sectors • Managing and growing existing customer accounts • Managing and supporting the internal sales team • Helping guide sales activity, quotations and pipeline development • Identifying opportunities for precision castings and engineered components • Working with technical teams to develop commercial proposals • Visiting customers and building relationships with engineering and procurement teams • Managing and developing a strong sales pipeline What We're Looking For • Experience in a sales or business development role within engineering or manufacturing • Experience managing or supporting a sales team • Background selling technical or engineered products • Ability to build long-term relationships with customers • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills • Comfortable engaging with both engineering and procurement teams Experience within castings, metal components, machining, forging or precision engineering would be advantageous.